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System Update

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🌍 United States · Cold IPA · One of 2 Cold IPAs in hopIQ

System Update is a Cold IPA from Denver's Cerebral Brewing, a Colorado craft innovator known for pushing technical boundaries. It pours a brilliantly clear, pale straw gold with a crisp, effervescent white head — the hallmark of the cold-fermented style. The aroma leads with ripe guava and tropical fruit courtesy of Mosaic, Nectaron, and New Zealand-grown Riwaka hops, layered over a clean, lager-bright base. On the palate, a frozen lime bar tartness cuts through the lush tropical sweetness, keeping things refreshing and precise. The body is lean and dry, with a firm yet smooth bitterness that defines Cold IPA's appeal. The finish is clean, citrus-kissed, and invitingly crisp — a genuinely modern hop experience.

ABV
6.1%
IBU
55
SRM
golden6

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

tropical
100%
hoppy
100%
clean
60%
crisp
60%
tart
60%
refreshing
60%
citrusy
60%
bitter
60%
dry
30%
fruity
30%
light
30%
smooth
30%

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About Cold IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Cold IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Cold IPA

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of System Update

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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